VDH Programmer Analyst 3

Varmoda is seeking an experienced Oracle APEX / PL/SQL Developer to design, develop, maintain, and modernize enterprise applications built on Oracle technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Oracle Database (11g, 18c, and 19c), PL/SQL development, and Oracle Application Express (APEX), along with expertise in application modernization, web services integration, and secure data handling.

This role will be responsible for supporting existing applications, developing new Oracle APEX solutions, and assisting with the migration of legacy PL/SQL Web Toolkit applications to modern, scalable architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Oracle APEX.
• Create and optimize SQL queries, PL/SQL packages, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and database objects.
• Support Oracle Database environments including Oracle 11g, 18c, and 19c.
• Develop secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications using Oracle APEX best practices.
• Support and modernize legacy applications built using the Oracle PL/SQL Web Toolkit.
• Participate in application migration and modernization initiatives from legacy platforms to Oracle APEX.
• Develop and maintain integrations using RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Enhance front-end user experience through JavaScript and jQuery development.
• Troubleshoot application and database performance issues.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Implement security controls and best practices for the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and applicable regulations, including HIPAA requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and deployment procedures.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Oracle Database

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Oracle database-driven enterprise applications.
• Experience with Oracle 11g, Oracle 18c, and Oracle 19c environments.
• Strong understanding of database design, performance tuning, and optimization.
  
  

SQL and PL/SQL

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with:
• SQL development
• PL/SQL programming
• Stored Procedures
• Packages
• Functions
• Triggers
• Database performance optimization
  

Oracle APEX

• Minimum 5 years of experience developing applications using Oracle Application Express (APEX).
• Experience creating secure, scalable, and responsive enterprise applications.
  
  

JavaScript / jQuery

• Minimum 5 years of experience with JavaScript and/or jQuery.
• Experience enhancing user interfaces and modernizing web application functionality.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

Oracle PL/SQL Web Toolkit

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting or developing Oracle PL/SQL Web Toolkit applications.
• Experience migrating legacy PL/SQL Web Toolkit applications to Oracle APEX.
  
  

Web Services Integration

• Minimum 2 years of experience with:
• RESTful APIs
• SOAP Web Services
• System-to-system integrations
  

Security & Compliance

• Experience handling sensitive data, including:
• PII (Personally Identifiable Information)
• PHI (Protected Health Information)
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and secure software development practices.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Oracle Application Development Framework knowledge.
• Oracle performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience with application lifecycle management and deployment practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  
  

About Varmoda

Varmoda is a federal IT solutions provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering citizen-centric public services across Financial Assistance, Public Benefits, and Security & Defense domains. Our five-layer architecture — Salesforce (Engagement), Databricks (Data), ServiceNow (Orchestration), Pega (Decisioning), and Oracle HR (Capacity) — puts data at the common thread of every solution we build for federal agencies and the citizens they serve. Varmoda holds CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is recognized as a V3 veteran-friendly employer.

Why Varmoda

• Growth opportunity within a fast-scaling federal IT firm
• Direct impact on citizen-facing federal programs
• Competitive benefits including 401k, health insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance and others — customize per role/location
• Veteran-friendly (V3) workplace culture
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Varmoda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Varmoda and its affiliated entities never request payment, banking details, or financial information from candidates during hiring. All legitimate communication comes from a varmoda.com address or JobDiva — report suspicious contact to info@varmoda.com. Varmoda and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers; all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.